During the Spring of 2009, the Act 101 Program at Kutztown University successfully launched a monthly electronic newsletter.
The newsletter updates current students and university administrators about what is happening within the program.
This project was done by a student who was completing requirements for a 3 credit internship. We would like to see it continue.
Please let faculty members in your Professional Writing and English departments know about this opportunity.
I am happy to answer any questions about this and would very much appreciate any referrals you may be able to send us.
Thank you,
Paula Plageman, M.A., L.P.C.
Director Act 101
Department of Academic Enrichment
Kutztown University
P.O. Box 730
Kutztown, PA 19530
610-683-4209
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Job Listing: PA Bar Association
The Pennsylvania Bar Association is seeking a senior editorial specialist to edit, lay out and design newsletters and marketing materials.
Candidate must be detailed-oriented with a minimum of three years' experience in communications and/or graphic arts.
Bachelor's degree in English or Journalism and proven experience with InDesign or Quark XPress required.
Candidates should submit letter of application with salary requirement, resume, three writing samples, and three samples of layout/design work to: Human Resources Department, Pennsylvania Bar Association, P.O. Box 186, Harrisburg, PA 17108. EOE.
Candidate must be detailed-oriented with a minimum of three years' experience in communications and/or graphic arts.
Bachelor's degree in English or Journalism and proven experience with InDesign or Quark XPress required.
Candidates should submit letter of application with salary requirement, resume, three writing samples, and three samples of layout/design work to: Human Resources Department, Pennsylvania Bar Association, P.O. Box 186, Harrisburg, PA 17108. EOE.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Internship at "The Hamburg Item"
The Hamburg Item is looking for an intern for the summer of 2009.
Starting in May and ending in August, the intern will gain plenty of writing experience.
The intern will cover stories on municipal meetings, school board meetings, community events and features, average three to six stories a week.
In addition to covering stories, the intern will type police reports, community news, take pictures, edit and possibly help with some layout.
The person should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and have flexible hours.
This internship is a great portfolio builder and can be used to gain class credit.
Anyone interested in this position should email a resume and writing samples to the Hamburg Item editor:
Matt Reichl
mreichl@berksmontnews.com
Starting in May and ending in August, the intern will gain plenty of writing experience.
The intern will cover stories on municipal meetings, school board meetings, community events and features, average three to six stories a week.
In addition to covering stories, the intern will type police reports, community news, take pictures, edit and possibly help with some layout.
The person should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and have flexible hours.
This internship is a great portfolio builder and can be used to gain class credit.
Anyone interested in this position should email a resume and writing samples to the Hamburg Item editor:
Matt Reichl
mreichl@berksmontnews.com
Friday, March 13, 2009
Desktop Publishing Internship (PAID!)
Paid Desktop Publisher/Editorial Summer Internship
Direct Learning Systems, Inc, an Allentown company, is seeking a Desktop Publisher/Editorial Assistant Intern to work approximately 15+ hours per week, Monday through Friday between 8:00AM to 4:30PM. We offer a paid internship. The student must be working to earn credits. Adobe InDesign experience required.
Company Name: Direct Learning Systems, Inc, DBA: Blackstone Career Institute
Company Description: Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. DLS is an educational training publishing company.
Company Address: 1011 Brookside Road, Suite 300, Allentown, Pa 18106
Company Phone Number: (610) 871-0031 – Ext 214
Company Fax Number: (610) 871-0034
Contact Person: Darlene Boyle
Contact Person Title: Human Resource Manager
Contact Person E-mail: DBoyle@blackstone.edu
Job Title: Desktop Publisher/Editorial Assistant (PAID 3 or 6 credit Internship- 15+ hours per week)
• Work with project team to create and edit educational study guides using InDesign software.
• Assist in writing and layout of web-based newsletter.
• Proofread text as required in assigned projects.
• Assist in administrative responsibilities for the Education Department.
Position Requirements:
• Adobe InDesign experience required.
• Knowledge of English grammar and punctuation.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Provide editing support to the Education Department.
• Meticulous attention to detail; commitment to producing quality product; deadline conscious.
• Junior/Senior year student.
• For consideration email resume by April 1st , 2009
Direct Learning Systems, Inc, an Allentown company, is seeking a Desktop Publisher/Editorial Assistant Intern to work approximately 15+ hours per week, Monday through Friday between 8:00AM to 4:30PM. We offer a paid internship. The student must be working to earn credits. Adobe InDesign experience required.
Company Name: Direct Learning Systems, Inc, DBA: Blackstone Career Institute
Company Description: Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. DLS is an educational training publishing company.
Company Address: 1011 Brookside Road, Suite 300, Allentown, Pa 18106
Company Phone Number: (610) 871-0031 – Ext 214
Company Fax Number: (610) 871-0034
Contact Person: Darlene Boyle
Contact Person Title: Human Resource Manager
Contact Person E-mail: DBoyle@blackstone.edu
Job Title: Desktop Publisher/Editorial Assistant (PAID 3 or 6 credit Internship- 15+ hours per week)
• Work with project team to create and edit educational study guides using InDesign software.
• Assist in writing and layout of web-based newsletter.
• Proofread text as required in assigned projects.
• Assist in administrative responsibilities for the Education Department.
Position Requirements:
• Adobe InDesign experience required.
• Knowledge of English grammar and punctuation.
• Excellent proofreading skills.
• Provide editing support to the Education Department.
• Meticulous attention to detail; commitment to producing quality product; deadline conscious.
• Junior/Senior year student.
• For consideration email resume by April 1st , 2009
Kutztown Area Patriot
Greetings,
I am the editor of the Kutztown Area Patriot.
I am looking for an editorial intern for this summer to start in May and end in August.
This person should be experienced in interviewing and writing, familiar with the inverted pyramid and able to work independently.
The intern will be typing, taking pictures, editing and possibly some layout, as well as covering municipal meetings, features, community events, sports and school board meetings, typically writing between 3 to 6 stories a week.
Anyone interested in becoming an intern for the Patriot is encouraged to email a resume and writing samples to lmitchell@berksmontnews.com.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Lisa Mitchell
Kutztown Area Patriot editor
lmitchell@berksmontnews.com
I am the editor of the Kutztown Area Patriot.
I am looking for an editorial intern for this summer to start in May and end in August.
This person should be experienced in interviewing and writing, familiar with the inverted pyramid and able to work independently.
The intern will be typing, taking pictures, editing and possibly some layout, as well as covering municipal meetings, features, community events, sports and school board meetings, typically writing between 3 to 6 stories a week.
Anyone interested in becoming an intern for the Patriot is encouraged to email a resume and writing samples to lmitchell@berksmontnews.com.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Lisa Mitchell
Kutztown Area Patriot editor
lmitchell@berksmontnews.com
Friday, February 20, 2009
Harrisburg Internship Semester
Applications for the Harrisburg Internship Semester are now being accepted.
This is a PASSHE sponsored program open to outstanding undergraduate students from the 14 PASSHE universities.
Students receive 15 credits for working in various state agencies, attending seminars and completing a major research project.
The program is open to all majors but to qualify, students must have a 3.0 GPA and 45 credits completed.
The internship currently pays a stipend of $6500 for the semester. Additional program details can be found at www.passhe.edu/this.
For more information regarding our campus guidelines, please contact holoviak@kuztown.edu. The campus deadline for applications is Friday, February 27.
Thank you,
Paula Holoviak
THIS Campus Coordinator
Political Science
This is a PASSHE sponsored program open to outstanding undergraduate students from the 14 PASSHE universities.
Students receive 15 credits for working in various state agencies, attending seminars and completing a major research project.
The program is open to all majors but to qualify, students must have a 3.0 GPA and 45 credits completed.
The internship currently pays a stipend of $6500 for the semester. Additional program details can be found at www.passhe.edu/this.
For more information regarding our campus guidelines, please contact holoviak@kuztown.edu. The campus deadline for applications is Friday, February 27.
Thank you,
Paula Holoviak
THIS Campus Coordinator
Political Science
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Proofreading/editing scams
Dr. Downing and Dr. Bleach,
Dr. Reed recommended that I forward this information to you for the PW blog/website.
I was doing some research for my class and I came across this:
http://www.writersweekly.com/this_weeks_article/002402_02092005.html
It's a blog article about proofreading/editing scams.
Prospective employers want their applicants to take a "test," which usually involves editing a full article or book chapter.
Then they'll dump the applicant, saying his/her skills are not up to snuff. But they still retain the product of the writer's labors.
According to the author of the blog, the scammers will send out different chapters to different applicants, and they can get entire books edited for free like this.
If I can find company names for the scammers, I'll send those along as well. Thanks for your time.
Erin Cochran
Professional Writing
ecoch379@kutztown.edu
Dr. Reed recommended that I forward this information to you for the PW blog/website.
I was doing some research for my class and I came across this:
http://www.writersweekly.com/this_weeks_article/002402_02092005.html
It's a blog article about proofreading/editing scams.
Prospective employers want their applicants to take a "test," which usually involves editing a full article or book chapter.
Then they'll dump the applicant, saying his/her skills are not up to snuff. But they still retain the product of the writer's labors.
According to the author of the blog, the scammers will send out different chapters to different applicants, and they can get entire books edited for free like this.
If I can find company names for the scammers, I'll send those along as well. Thanks for your time.
Erin Cochran
Professional Writing
ecoch379@kutztown.edu
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